Creating a pond is one of the best ways of attracting wildlife into a garden. A pond can be made from something a simple as an old sink, but to provide the best conditions for wildlife, it is preferable to construct a purpose designed pond. Make it as large as you can, although a small pond is better than no pond at all. Ponds can be made at any time of year, but they will establish more quickly if created in the autumn. This timing allows the pond to fill with water over the winter period and settled in time for spring, when a range of animals can benefit from the habitat.

Learn More

• Download our How to make a garden pond factsheet which explains how to make your pond, what to stock your pond with (and what to avoid) and how to maintain and look after your pond
  
• Download our Pond troubleshooting factsheet which gives examples and solutions to common garden pond problems
  
• Download our Pond maintenence calender factsheet which details what to do with your garden pond at different times of the year
  
• Download our Amphibian FAQ factsheet which explains about frogs, toads and newts which may be in your garden pond
  
• Learn more about dragonflies and damselflies

Further Information

• Garden Ponds & Boggy Areas Natural England Advice Booklet
  
• All Choked Up Factsheet
  
• All Choked Up Postcard
  

Useful links

• Pond Conservation
  
• Amphibian and Reptile Conservation